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Wimbledon 2024

Wimbledon 2024 was the 137th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, held in London as the third Grand Slam tennis event of the 2024 season.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Wimbledon 2024 was the 137th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. It served as the third Grand Slam tournament of the 2024 tennis season.

Tournament overview

Wimbledon 2024 was the annual grass-court Grand Slam held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. It formed part of the 2024 tennis major calendar and marked the 137th staging of the Championships.

Singles champions

Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, while Barbora Krejčíková won the women’s singles title over Jasmine Paolini in three sets.

Other notable results

The tournament also included men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, wheelchair, junior, and invitation events. Listed winners included Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara in men’s doubles, and Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend in women’s doubles.

Significance

Alcaraz’s victory extended his Wimbledon title run and added another Grand Slam to his record. Krejčíková’s title added a second major singles championship to her career.

Key facts

  • Wimbledon 2024 was the 137th edition of the tournament.
  • Carlos Alcaraz retained his men’s singles title by defeating Novak Djokovic 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–4).
  • Barbora Krejčíková won her first Wimbledon singles title by defeating Jasmine Paolini 6–2, 2–6, 6–4.
  • The tournament took place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
  • Canadian players often participate in the event, making it significant for Canadian tennis coverage.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may note that Wimbledon is one of tennis’s four Grand Slam tournaments and often features Canadian players in the main draws and qualifying events, making it a key event for Canadian tennis coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Wimbledon 2024?
Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title and Barbora Krejčíková won the women’s singles title.
Who did Carlos Alcaraz beat in the final?
He defeated Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final.
What was the score in the men’s singles final?
Alcaraz beat Djokovic 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–4).
What was the score in the women’s singles final?
Krejčíková beat Jasmine Paolini 6–2, 2–6, 6–4.
Where was Wimbledon 2024 held?
It was held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England.
Which edition of Wimbledon was in 2024?
It was the 137th edition of the Wimbledon Championships.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Wimbledon_Championships
    Supports: 137th edition, tournament status, and main singles champions.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Wimbledon_Championships_%E2%80%93_Women's_singles
    Supports: Women’s singles champion and final score.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Wimbledon_Championships_%E2%80%93_Men's_singles
    Supports: Men’s singles champion, final score, and historical notes.
  4. Wimbledon.com — https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/the_championships_2024_passing_shots
    Supports: Championships overview, attendance, and official tournament context.